icd 10 code for compression fracture of spine

Wedge compression fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture. S22.000A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S22.000A became effective on October 1, 2018.

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How do compression fractures affect the spine?

Symptoms include:

• Height loss. ...
• Kyphosis (curved back): When vertebrae collapse, they form a wedge shape, which makes the spine bend forward. ...
• Stomach problems: A shorter spine can compress your stomach, causing digestive problems like constipation, a weak appetite, and weight loss.
• Hip pain: The shorter spine brings your rib cage closer to your hipbones. ...

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How is a spinal compression fracture treated?

These imaging studies include:

• CT scan, spine X-ray or MRI to show images of your spine and look for fractures and other injuries.
• Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan, a special type of X-ray that measures bone loss (bone density test).
• Myelogram, a procedure your provider uses along with an imaging study. ...

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Is a spine fracture serious?

Spinal fractures can vary widely in severity. Some fractures are very serious injuries that result from high-energy trauma and require emergency treatment. Other fractures can be the result of a lower-impact event, such as a minor fall, in an older person whose bones are weakened by osteoporosis.

What is a lumbar compression fracture?

This section of the back is called the lumbar region. Because these vertebrae are so large and carry the biggest load of the back, they are sometimes fractured. A lumbar compression fracture is the fracturing of lumbar vertebrae that causes the vertebrae to compress or flatten down. The largest vertebrae are in the lumbar region.

What is the code for spinal cord injury?

Code to highest level of thoracic spinal cord injury. Injuries to the spinal cord ( S24.0 and S24.1) refer to the cord level and not bone level injury, and can affect nerve roots at and below the level given. Type 2 Excludes.

What is the ICd 10 code for a fractured thoracic vertebra?

Fracture of thoracic vertebra 1 S22.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM S22.0 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S22.0 - other international versions of ICD-10 S22.0 may differ.

What is S31.-?

injury of intrathoracic organ ( S27.-) open wound of abdomen, lower back and pelvis ( S31.-) Injuries to the spinal cord ( S34.0 and S34.1) refer to the cord level and not bone level injury, and can affect nerve roots at and below the level given.